Van Cleef & Arpels Management Control Assistant (Work‑Study)
Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris seeks a Management Control Assistant (Work‑Study) for alternance in finance and reporting.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian haute joaillerie and watchmaking Maison renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, poetic creativity and refined customer service. The Maison operates within the luxury group Richemont and maintains a culture that emphasizes excellence, artisanal heritage and discreet client relationship management across global boutiques and wholesale channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the management control function in month‑end closing activities and preparation of management packs.
- Prepare and consolidate periodic reports and KPI dashboards for sales, margin and inventory performance.
- Perform variance analysis between actuals and budgets/forecasts and produce explanatory notes.
- Assist in budgeting, rolling forecasts and financial simulations to support commercial and operational decision‑making.
- Reconcile commercial and ledger data; ensure data integrity across POS, ERP and reporting tools.
- Contribute to ad‑hoc financial projects, process improvement initiatives and automation of reporting tasks.
- Liaise with boutiques, retail operations and central teams to collect data and follow up on corrective actions.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Finance, Accounting, Management Control or equivalent (alternance/work‑study format required).
- Strong analytical rigour, numeracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with commercial and operational teams.
- High level of discretion and respect for confidentiality when handling financial information.
Skills
Experience
Suitable for candidates at the start of their career; prior internships (3–12 months) in finance, accounting or management control are advantageous but not mandatory. Candidate should be comfortable with numerical reporting and cross‑functional collaboration.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Control, Business Administration or a related discipline (alternance/work‑study contract required).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
The Maison blends traditional craftsmanship with a refined, client‑centric ethos; teams value precision, creative sensibility and collaborative problem solving. Working at Van Cleef & Arpels offers exposure to high‑end retail dynamics and cross‑disciplinary projects within an international luxury network.
About Cerulean
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